HMRC lost data on 25 million taxpayers last year, and now:

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) admitted “high profile” individuals must submit forms by post because they are judged to require extra protection.

But critics said equal treatment should apply to all 3m self-assessment users.

— ‘Double standard’ on data safety, BBC News, Saturday, 26 January 2008, 17:35 GMT

I wonder if what the high profile individuals get actually is any more secure?

-jsq